Sioux City, Iowa vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 135.6% more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $117,781 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
452% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Sioux City, Iowa
Sioux City, IA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Sioux City, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  135.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  500.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  144.2% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher